2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · YN66 FNX

The most recent MOT recorded for this vehicle is a pass issued on 15 October 2025, accompanied by a fail on the same date that addressed a dangerous nearside front brake pad finding with material thickness recorded below the 1.5 mm statutory minimum. The presence of a same-day pass immediately after the dangerous failure suggests the brake pads were rectified prior to re-test, which is the correct course of action, and the advisory and minor defect history over the preceding three years indicates a broadly stable rather than deteriorating maintenance profile. Across the 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024 tests there has been a recurring pattern relating to front steering and suspension components, specifically track rod end play and offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deterioration. While none of these items have progressed to a failure, their repeated appearance signals that the front suspension and steering assembly is approaching the kind of wear threshold where replacement of track rod ends and possibly suspension arms with new bushes would be prudent. The brake disc advisory noted in 2021 and the brake pad failure in 2025 should also be viewed as part of an ongoing front brake wear progression that warrants ongoing attention. The recorded mileage of 67,238 miles over a ten-year ownership period equates to an average of approximately 6,724 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and segment. The MOT records show consistent annual testing with mileage accumulating steadily between tests, rather than evidence of long periods of standing or unusually high annual accumulation. This pattern suggests the vehicle has been in regular use, which is mechanically beneficial as it reduces the risk of calendar-based degradation such as brake caliper seizure, flat-spotted tyres, and internal corrosion in the braking and fuel systems. The mileage is consistent with moderate wear on the engine, transmission, and drivetrain, but is not high enough to indicate imminent major component failure, provided the regular service intervals have been observed. Given the recurring advisories around front suspension components and track rod ends, a prospective buyer should undertake a careful test drive paying particular attention to any knocking, clunking, or rattling from the front end when traversing speed humps, uneven road surfaces, or during full-lock low-speed manoeuvres. Steering irregularities such as vague off-centre feel, wandering at speed, or uneven tyre wear across the front axle would suggest the advisories have progressed and that replacement of the track rod ends and possibly the offside front suspension arm is now required. Listen also for any clonking from the front brakes and check the pedal feel for sponginess, as the 2025 brake pad failure suggests the discs may also have worn and could benefit from replacement. A physical inspection should include checking the front tyres for inner-edge wear, which is indicative of suspension geometry or component wear, and examining the rubber boots on the track rod ends and suspension arms for splitting or grease egress. Beyond the recorded defects, age-appropriate checks remain important on a ten-year-old vehicle regardless of mileage. The brake fluid, coolant, and automatic or manual transmission fluid should be considered for replacement on a calendar basis if service history cannot confirm recent attention, as moisture absorption and additive degradation occur over time rather than purely with use. The 12 volt battery should be load-tested, as batteries of this age frequently fail without warning, particularly in vehicles subject to short urban journeys. Inspect all tyres, including the rear pair, for sidewall perishing and cracking from age, and verify that the production date code on each tyre indicates rubber no older than around six years. Finally, examine the underside, suspension springs, and exhaust system for any surface corrosion, as ten years of UK road exposure, particularly from winter salt, will commonly produce visible oxidation even on otherwise sound vehicles, and any structural or exhaust advisories on a subsequent MOT would materially affect the vehicle's value.